Design Tips
A number of rules that are followed when decorating a room:
- Using reflective shiny coatings you can visually expand the space, make the room larger and taller. A similar effect can be achieved with a glossy stretch ceiling, mirror surfaces and decorative elements with a smooth texture.
- To enlarge the living room, pastel cool colors are suitable. Refreshing blue, blue, green or pink shades will fill the atmosphere with airiness. Stripes in the design of the floor in the form of a simple laminate, dark-colored parquet or carpet will help expand the space.
- You can decorate the room, as well as create the illusion of a spacious room in it, by using correctly selected photo wallpaper with a perspective image or ordinary wallpaper with graphic designs in the form of horizontal or vertical lines.
- To prevent the room from looking too cluttered, the living room in a Khrushchev-era building should be furnished only with the necessary furniture of a compact size.
- As a style solution, it is better to choose discreet directions. For example, neat Scandinavian design, laconic minimalism or futuristic hi-tech are ideal.
The photo shows the design of a living room in a Khrushchev building in the high-tech style.
Design of the Khrushchev corridor area
It is not so difficult to expand a narrow small hallway. For this, arched solutions and openings are used. In addition to this, the correct distribution of zones will make the space as convenient as possible for movement. It is very important to create a zone in which the hallway smoothly transitions into the hall. Then the stylish design of one room will harmoniously combine with the other.
Placing a “compartment” - a closet where it is convenient to store clothes and pairs of shoes - is a very good solution. This item is multifunctional. There are things and all kinds of accessories there. Each item is usually assigned its own place. Therefore, if necessary, you can always quickly find a comb, shoe brush, keys, dog collar and much more.
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Mirrors complement the interior, creating a visually larger space. Thanks to beautiful spotlights on the light ceiling, the lighting creates a cozy atmosphere and allows you to see even the smallest objects.
Layout options
A small living room in a Khrushchev-era apartment remains a walk-through without redevelopment. The arrangement of furniture in such a room should be carried out in such a way that objects do not interfere with free movement and do not block the passage. For a walk-through hall, an excellent solution would be to choose a more restrained style direction and install transformable furniture elements.
In a square room, designers recommend determining in advance where the furniture and decor will be located. It is better if all objects are placed at an equal distance from each other. In a square-shaped living room, there is no need to choose a special place for a furniture set, since its location will not affect the size of the room in any way. The main advantage of this layout is the saving of free space in the center of the room.
In order not to make the rectangular room even more disproportionate and not to lengthen the space, it is not advisable to place furniture near one oblong wall. The interior will look more visually balanced if you use combinations and horizontal divisions in the decoration of the walls. For example, the upper part of the plane is painted, and the lower part is covered with wallpaper with patterns. A warm color palette will help expand the rectangular long hall.
In a one-room panel Khrushchev house, the layout of a studio apartment is also appropriate. In this case, all partitions are demolished and the room is combined with a hallway or kitchen. For those who do not accept radical methods of remodeling the room, you can only partially dismantle the partitions or replace the doors with arches.
The photo shows a remodeled living room in a Khrushchev-era building, combined with a kitchen.
General recommendations for performing work
To achieve the best results, you should follow a few simple recommendations:
- Paper wallpaper has the lowest price, but its reliability leaves much to be desired, so it is advisable to choose a more expensive option.
- A high-quality adhesive composition is also important; the instructions on the package will tell you how to use it correctly.
- Surfaces must be carefully prepared and primed.
- Windows and vents cannot be opened until the glue has completely hardened.
Hall zoning
Due to the successful zonal delimitation of the living room in the Khrushchev, the design of a room with a modest area becomes functional, comfortable and aesthetically attractive.
Rest zone
This segment includes elements in the form of a comfortable sofa and armchairs, a small coffee or coffee table and a TV. You can highlight and mark the boundaries of the recreation area using finishing materials or decorative details.
In the photo there is a recreation area in a Khrushchev-era apartment, highlighted with patterned gray wallpaper.
Office in the living room of Khrushchev
A work area with a desk, computer desk, chair or armchair is usually equipped near a window. An ergonomic solution would be to choose a corner design with storage systems in the form of hanging shelves and drawers. The window opening in the living room with an office is decorated with transparent curtains and the work area is equipped with additional lighting fixtures. It is appropriate to install a partition, screen or shelving as a zoning element.
Sleeping place in the living room of Khrushchev
It is better to place the place with the bed away from the doorway and separate this segment with a screen, curtains, shelving or plasterboard partition. Another successful zoning option would be the use of different floor coverings or the construction of a podium. Installing sliding systems will help to isolate the sleeping area as much as possible.
Children's area in the Khrushchev hall
It is appropriate to use not too noticeable zoning, for example, lighting, color or furniture items. In a one-room apartment in Khrushchev, the children's area can be separated by a screen, curtains, or divided by a sliding partition. In this way, it will be possible to create a comfortable individual space for both the child and the parents.
The photo shows the interior of a room in a Khrushchev-era building divided into a hall and a children's area.
Dinner Zone
In the interior of a living room in Khrushchev, a dining area with a table and chairs is placed near the window or taken out onto the attached balcony. In order to highlight the dining area, you can choose lighting, contrasting finishes or a multi-level ceiling.
A stylish, effective and modern solution for a small room is a bar counter, which will perfectly replace a dining table and save space in the room.
Zoning the living room in Khrushchev
To make a small living room truly comfortable and functional, you cannot do without zoning. But the choice of solutions for Khrushchev is not so great, because partitions, massive cabinets, voluminous curtains and even sliding screens take up space.
— The simplest way of zoning is island arrangement of furniture. A sofa corner with a TV and bookshelves is separate, a work area is separate, a green corner is separate.
— Local illumination is the tool just for you. Make independent lighting of individual zones, and it will itself indicate their boundaries.
— Combine different colors and use accents: a rug near the sofa, one bright wall on a neutral background, textile decoration.
— A radical solution is to demolish walls or partitions. Most often, living rooms in Khrushchev are combined with a balcony or kitchen. Just keep in mind that in the first case you will need high-quality thermal insulation, and in the second - exhaust hood and ventilation.
— If you want to leave a plasterboard partition or podium, use them for business. You can build niches, drawers, drawers or entire modern storage systems there.
Living room colors
A color palette, which has its own aesthetic and physical qualities, can radically affect the visual perception of space.
Gray living room in Khrushchev
For some, a design in gray tones may seem boring, faceless and even gloomy. However, such an achromatic range is most suitable for creating a laconic interior in a small room in a Khrushchev-era building. Bright decorative objects such as curtains, sofa cushions or paintings look advantageous against a gray background.
The photo shows a living room in a Khrushchev-era building, made in gray tones with the addition of white and beige.
Brown living room in Khrushchev
Versatile, practical natural light wood tones will harmoniously fit into small spaces, both in classic and modern styles. It is better to use coffee, terracotta and chocolate palettes in doses as accent inclusions.
Beige tones in the living room interior
A fairly common color scheme that makes the interior of the room incredibly comfortable and homely. Beige tones help relax the nervous system, set the mood for relaxation and fill the atmosphere with warmth.
The photo shows a beige and white design of a modern living room in a Khrushchev apartment.
White color in the hall
The most advantageous option for the design of a small living room in Khrushchev. White shades allow you to visually enlarge the room, add freshness and additional radiance to the interior. For a harmonious combination with this color, any tones are suitable. It would be appropriate to brighten up a white room with accents in green, yellow, pink or other colorful colors.
Color solutions
The most common color solution is the choice of two-color wallpaper, with a pattern or plain. But you can also find an unusual design solution using several colors. If you prefer multi-color wallpaper, then it is better to turn to a professional, since choosing it yourself may turn out to be wrong. The wrong combination can turn a cozy room into an absurd combination of colors. Making a choice on your own is quite difficult.
Light wallpaper creates a light, airy atmosphere in the room and is best suited for small spaces
Green wallpaper is associated with nature and evokes only positive emotions
Blue wallpaper gives the interior a sophisticated, luxurious feel
Cheerful yellow color lifts your mood and fills the room with sunny warmth
Gray wallpaper will serve as a good background for light furniture
Two-tone options
You can choose two-color options yourself if you know some rules. Some choose contrasting options such as black and white, or red and green. If you don’t like flashy colors, but prefer tranquility, then it’s better to opt for plain wallpaper, warm or neutral shades. It can be brown, white, beige, gray and other shades.
It is better to give the main background in the room a light shade, and the sofa area can be highlighted with darker wallpaper
You can divide the room into two parts, cover two walls with a single color shade, and the others with a bright one, or use a pattern that matches the color. There is an option to divide the wall into two parts, upper and lower. The upper one is usually pasted over in a single color, and the lower ones use patterns. This allows you to visually increase the volume of the room. If there is not enough lighting in the room, then it is better to choose wallpaper in light shades, but if there is a lot of light in the room, then you can choose bright or dark colors.
You can separate wallpaper of different colors using a paper border
Finishes and materials
Finishing solutions for the living room in a Khrushchev apartment.
Floor
A calm and cozy design of a living room in a Khrushchev-era building can be achieved through flooring in the form of parquet boards, laminate or carpet. A reliable board made of natural wood will not only decorate the interior of the room, but will also last for quite a long time.
The photo shows a light parquet board on the floor in the interior of a living room in Khrushchev.
Walls
A monochromatic wall design will help achieve a visual unification of space and lighten the interior. For this, textured plaster or ordinary light paint can be used.
The traditional way of finishing is wallpaper. The surface of the walls in the hall is covered with a wide variety of paper, modern non-woven, washable linens, glass wallpaper or liquid wallpaper.
Using wall cladding, it is possible to zone a room, as well as achieve a visual change in its configuration. For example, one accent plane, decorated with brickwork, wood panels or photo wallpaper, will help make a narrow and elongated living room in a Khrushchev-era building more even and spacious.
The photo shows a living room in a Khrushchev-era building with walls covered with plain and patterned pink wallpaper.
Ceiling
In the interior of the hall, the use of plaster, painting, and installation of hanging or tension fabric is popular. For a small room in a Khrushchev-era building with a low ceiling, a complex multi-level structure is not suitable. A coating in the form of a glossy film that reflects light and visually expands the space will look best on the ceiling in the living room.
The ceiling plane must be equipped with spotlights around the perimeter or in a chaotic manner.
The photo shows the interior of a living room in a Khrushchev building with a two-level suspended ceiling structure.
Kitchen
For kitchen design in Khrushchev 2021, the best option is still the installation of corner furniture. Then the cabinets will be compactly located on one side up to the window opening or wall, and on the other side they will stand next to the refrigerator. The sink fits perfectly in the corner.
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Currently, manufacturers offer such a diverse range of folding structures that choosing a suitable model for yourself will not be difficult.
Of course, it is better to choose a design that is as reliable as possible with a good folding mechanism, then it will serve for many years to the delight of everyone. In addition to the folding type, there are also options with a convertible top of different configurations, made in different styles.
Furniture selection and location
For the interior of a living room in Khrushchev, a classic straight sofa of a simple geometric shape with laconic textile upholstery is suitable. A folding corner model with an extra bed makes efficient use of real space. This assembled design does not take up much space and provides a convenient place to store bedding and things.
In the hall, the entire wall from floor to ceiling can be equipped with shelves, racks, or a wardrobe can be installed. This product is highly functional and can accommodate a large number of clothes and other necessary items. Open hanging shelves will look light, will not overload the room and will allow you to place various decorative accessories, books and other elements.
The photo shows an option for arranging a small living room in a Khrushchev-type apartment.
For an elongated space, choose a linear arrangement of furniture. There is a sofa near one long wall, and the parallel plane is complemented by modular cabinets and a TV.
In a small room, you can use a place near the window. In this case, it is appropriate to equip the space next to the window opening with a low stand with a TV device. In order to make the room more spacious, you should place armchairs near the window or place a sleeping area.
Bedroom
A separate room for quiet rest and sleep can also be “enlarged”, thanks to the light finishing of the walls and the ceiling with a mirror reflection. The main thing is to place a comfortable bed in the chosen style.
The rest is as possible. For example, it is convenient when there is a small bedside table with personal items or a hanging shelf near the headboard. A large closet can be replaced with a functional chest of drawers, and for outerwear you can find a place in the closet in the hallway. To ensure that the lighting matches the dimensions of the room, it is best to use one of the new lamps.
In such a room you can install a modern floor design. The original lamp on the cabinet looks good, illuminating a local area and creating a light that is pleasant to the eye and not harsh in the room.
Curtains, decor and textiles
The main rule in decorating a hall in a Khrushchev-era building is the complete absence of elaborate decor and complex draperies. It is appropriate to decorate the window in the room with light tulle and light porters, Roman or Japanese curtains.
Textile accessories made of velvet and velor will visually weigh down the interior of the living room, so it is advisable to choose elements from more airy fabrics, such as satin, silk, cotton or satin.
The photo shows a hall in a Khrushchev-era building with a window draped in tulle with patterns and light brown curtains.
A floor vase will fit perfectly into the corner of the living room; you can hang several small paintings or one large canvas on the wall.
An electric fireplace or an aquarium integrated into a wall, cabinet or chest of drawers will become a real interior decoration. The built-in container will give the atmosphere a special mood and save useful square meters in the hall in the Khrushchev-era building.
The photo shows a decorative false fireplace in the interior of the living room in a Khrushchev apartment.
Types of wallpaper
Different types of wallpaper can be combined with each other, for example, use more wear-resistant fabrics in the lower part of the wall, and cheaper wallpaper on top
Non-woven
This type is very dense and durable because it is made from cellulose fibers and a binder is added under high pressure. The application of such material is unpretentious, it does not wrinkle, waves do not form, etc. They are much stronger than paper ones and will last for many years, so when choosing wallpaper for a hall in a Khrushchev-era building, you can spend a little more money, but the price remains reasonable.
Non-woven wallpaper often has a textured surface and can be designed for painting
There are two types of non-woven wallpaper - those made entirely of non-woven material and those produced on the basis of non-woven material. The second option is paper wallpaper covered with non-woven fabric; they are not as durable and strong as those made entirely from this material; they can also be repainted several times, which is a huge plus. You won't need to remove the covering to change the color, just paint them and update the room.
Wallpaper will last longer if you separate it from the floor with a practical painted coating
Vinyl
Vinyl wallpaper has one difference - it is a bright and rich pattern that is moisture resistant.
Vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven backing has a leveling effect and can hide minor wall imperfections
Vinyl wallpaper is paper or non-woven wallpaper, but polyvinyl chloride is applied on top of it. They do not tear when applied to the wall, have increased strength, and are difficult to scratch, so if there are children or pets in the house, then such wallpaper will be the best option.
Textile
Textile wallpaper absorbs sound well, thanks to the coating it does not fade and lasts a long time, and also has thermal insulation. They are environmentally friendly, and the variety of colors and patterns is amazing.
Textile wallpaper is practical and durable, but is more expensive and more difficult to apply
Despite all the advantages, this model is very easily soiled and does not tolerate moisture; they also accumulate dust, which can be easily removed with a vacuum cleaner, but such manipulations take time.
Combined
To combine means to combine several colors or types with each other. Usually these are different colors or shades, or a combination with a pattern, so the room does not seem overloaded with pattern. This way you can disguise imperfections in the room and create an aesthetically beautiful look. Dividing the hall into functional zones will help with different combinations.
Using various combinations of wallpaper, you can brighten a room, highlight zones, “raise” the ceiling or “move apart” the walls of the room
Due to the strength and heaviness of the wallpaper, they must be glued with especially strong glue, because they may not support their own weight.
Lighting Features
In a living room with a distinct rectangular shape, it would be appropriate to install two identical lamps instead of one central chandelier. For a very small room, a compact flat model with bright LED lamps is suitable.
A room in a Khrushchev-era building is equipped with spotlights, table lamps and bulky floor lamps are replaced with wall sconces.
In order to give the room lightness, it is advisable to choose lamps with glass or mirror shades.
Cabinets, shelves, racks, niches and plasterboard structures can be supplemented with LED lighting or built-in light bulbs. It is better to decorate the TV area with soft and subdued lighting.
Combined wallpaper
Another technique in interior design is at the peak of popularity - combined wallpaper. Combination serves different purposes:
Visually, you can separate the dining area from the working area by gluing wallpaper in a contrasting color in this area.
A good example is given below - a kitchen in black and white. The conspicuous aggressive floor design is smoothed over by a calm white set and supported by one dark wall. Since only part of the room is decorated in dark colors, the room as a whole does not look gloomy or uncomfortable. Everything is designed in the same style, there is no multicolor in the interior. Therefore, the overall design turned out to be harmonious.
Design examples in various styles
Scandinavian style is characterized by incredible warmth, comfort, beauty and laconicism. The design uses light shades, wooden objects, natural textiles, and also welcomes the presence of rough, unprocessed textures. Various decorative items in the form of a checkered blanket and sofa cushions, live potted plants or cute handmade items are especially suitable for a Scandi interior.
Decorative simplicity, muted color palette and light provincial charm are the main characteristic features of French Provence. This style involves natural materials, a lot of light and visual space. The room is furnished with light wooden furniture with an antique touch and decorated with linen or cotton textiles. To complete the design, a few small trinkets are added.
The photo shows the design of a rectangular living room in a Khrushchev-era building in a classic style.
In a loft-style living room, it would be appropriate to arrange modular furniture pieces with simple geometric shapes. A leather sofa and armchairs in combination with a coffee table made of wood or metal are perfect for the living room. The room can be decorated with unique decorative elements, posters, figurines or art objects.
The photo shows interior design in Provence style in the living room of a Khrushchev-type apartment.
How to design a floor
The classic parquet board never goes out of style and fits perfectly with any design.
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The second most popular option is laminate. This is a budget-friendly and beautiful finishing option that is preferred by many owners.
Ceramic tiles were previously common only for bathrooms or kitchens, but are now widely used in living rooms. To add coziness, place carpet on the floor.
What wallpaper to choose for a small kitchen: possibilities
If your kitchen is narrow, then you can correct the situation by combining wallpaper. And you need to combine light wallpapers with dark ones. On a wide wall you glue dark wallpaper - blue, purple, black, blue-green, this technique will create the effect of distancing the walls.
You will find even more useful tips and recommendations on the rules for choosing dark wallpaper in the following article:
Another good option is to choose wallpaper with a special pattern; there are patterns that stretch out the space due to a certain direction.
The striped wallpaper option can be considered quite common - horizontal lines visually expand the walls, and vertical lines add height.
Another important point is the division of kitchen space, zoning. Despite the small footage, it may also be necessary. Wallpaper with a large pattern is pasted on the wall where the dining area is located. As mentioned above, you can also use bright, plain wallpaper, but their color should be consistent in the interior.
Wallpaper for the kitchen for a Khrushchev apartment: requirements for wallpaper
Stylish design and a small kitchen are quite compatible concepts. Before you buy wallpaper, make a list of criteria that it must meet.
This list could be like this:
- Moisture-resistant - it’s just practical, and you definitely won’t regret this decision, and in the kitchen, cleaning, including wet cleaning, happens quite often;
- The structure of the wallpaper should not allow greasy stains to eat into it;
- The structure must also be durable - thick wallpaper is not so afraid of damage, and does not wear out very quickly from various everyday contacts;
- Durable paint - paint will inevitably fade under the influence of sunlight, so do not spare money on high-quality wallpaper from a manufacturer with a good reputation;
- Special fire-resistant impregnation - well, this is the key to your safety.
The impregnation can be such that mold and mildew never settle on the wall.
What colors are appropriate in a small room?
The choice of color scheme for an interior with small dimensions depends on the impact the shade has on the limited space.
It's no secret that wallpaper with dark shades will make the room even more cramped: usually this drawback can be corrected by combining light and dark materials or choosing wallpaper with a glossy surface, but in this case such approaches cannot be implemented successfully.
You will not be able to provide the maximum lighting needed to correct the shortcomings of a cramped space even if you use a large number of lamps. But dividing the space into several color zones, where only a few meters will be allocated for each, is not advisable.
Therefore, forget about the usual manipulations with dark wallpaper for walls. The only option that will not disturb the interior of a cramped hallway involves a horizontal combination of dark and light wallpaper.
A horizontal border, formed by a combination of opposite shades (and often emphasized by moldings), will visually lengthen the length of the walls.
Light wallpaper for a corridor in a Khrushchev-era building is also not always suitable. Although such materials can visually expand the interior, they are more easily soiled and wear-resistant. Therefore, a universal white or beige color is suitable for decorating walls that are furthest from the front door.
The remaining surfaces can be decorated by gluing wallpaper in calm colors. You can choose either a warm or cool palette, but make sure that the shades of furniture and accessories (if any) break up the dull color scheme of the room.
For the walls of a narrow or small hallway, wallpaper in yellow, blue, gray, light green, coffee, peach and other shades is suitable.
Do not forget that the color of the walls should be combined with the color scheme of the furniture. It is better to complement darkened walls with furniture in light shades: otherwise, the interior of such a hallway will be perceived as gloomy and oppressive. If the furniture is light in color, wallpaper of any suggested shades will do.
In the interiors of a small hallway or corridor, you can use not only plain wallpaper. Wallpaper with patterns or relief coverings that will attract attention to a certain part of the walls are suitable.
The color of the patterns should be darker than the background shade of the wallpaper. Such wallpaper can be combined with other materials of a similar color, thereby maintaining the imitation of more free space. In addition, patterns will help disguise stains and uneven walls.
If you have chosen materials that imitate natural surfaces (stone, wood, brick, leather, etc.), you can leave their original shade to create a realistic wall design.
Please note : in small interiors, mixing several dark or bright colors is not allowed, so choose the shade of the furniture to match such materials or doors.
In modern hallways you can also hang photo wallpapers with realistic designs. Typically, this type of wallpaper includes many colorful details.
To prevent the design of your room from looking overloaded, decorate the remaining walls with plain wallpaper with a neutral shade. It is advisable to choose photo wallpaper with a perspective that will lengthen the space of the room.
If the hallway is small in size, this does not mean that you can close your eyes to the harmony of its design. It is extremely important to observe the subtleties of the chosen style: we are ready to share with you the most current patterns and options for gluing such materials in the interiors of cramped hallways and corridors.
Lines in design
An excellent design solution to make a room visually larger is to use graphic designs, especially for lines. If you use lines in a horizontal position in interior design, the living room will appear wider, and if in a vertical position, the hall will look higher.
The lines can be used for finishing wall and floor surfaces.
Expanding the space in the kitchen interior with wallpaper
To visually expand the kitchen, you need to play with color. There are certain colors and shades that visually expand the space.
So, wallpaper of the following colors is preferable:
- White;
- Yellow;
- Beige;
- Coffee;
- Yellow;
- Pink;
- Peach;
- Blue.
As for what colors are in priority today, in fashion catalogs you can increasingly see steel, lavender, deep blue and mint wallpapers.
